ATP Flight School: Flight School in Concord, North Carolina

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Location: Concord, North Carolina
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Home Airport: Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (KJQF)
Google Rating: 3.6 (27 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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What Students and Pilots Say

★☆☆☆☆ 2 years ago

I do not and will never recommend this flight school to anyone. My son has been going to this school since November 2022 and it has been the worst experience of his life. All this school cares about is screwing students over and taking their money. They tell you in the beginning the cost is about 110,000.00 but before you can start the instructor portion of the training they tell you you need an additional 10,000.00…
ANGELA CRAWLEY via Google

★☆☆☆☆ 2 years ago

I implore anyone considering ATP flight school to research everything you can before making the decision. There are an abundance of online forums and reviews from past experiences. This school is only out to make money and keep their reputation up, so it will take some digging to find the truth of people's experiences at ATP (Glassdoor is good, and reddit has a lot of anonymous reviews not sponsored by the school). T…
Emily Lipp via Google

★★★★★ 9 years ago

Stopped in ATP to take an FAA certification test and I was highly impressed by everyone there. I first went in the incorrect door, seemingly right into someone's office who was having a meeting. He kindly stopped what he was doing and gave friendly directions. Everyone at the testing and education center (next door) was super friendly. And the very nice woman with whom I dealt to facilitate my test was very efficie…
Chuck Hawks via Google

★☆☆☆☆ 8 years ago

At the actual location everyone there is extremely nice and knowledgeable. I spoke with them a few times as I explored different locations that would be a good fit. I let them know that I found another school which schedule and cost fit a lot better with my life currently and that while I may use them for certificates or for continuing education, getting a private license from this other school was the only realistic…
adam schadt via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like ATP Flight School trades the academy's speed for flexibility and often meaningfully lower total cost. The pay-as-you-fly model keeps your money in your control, and training two to three lessons weekly around work is the proven rhythm, enough frequency to retain skills without the academy's all-in schedule. The variable to manage is momentum: local-school students who succeed book standing lesson slots, fly year-round, and treat ground study as homework rather than something that happens at the airport. Ask about aircraft scheduling depth, instructor availability on your target days, and examiner wait times in Concord, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in North Carolina Teaches You

North Carolina flying runs from Outer Banks wind, where powered flight began, to Appalachian ridge weather in the west, with a growing airline economy centered on Charlotte in between. The state's mix of coastal, piedmont, and mountain flying builds versatile pilots.

How to Evaluate ATP Flight School on Your Tour

Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.

Then weigh the location itself. Training in Concord means building your early hours in North Carolina weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.

Common Questions About Training at ATP Flight School

How long would my training take here?

Part-time students flying two to three lessons weekly typically earn a private certificate in six to twelve months and a commercial certificate in two to three years, with pace set by your calendar and the weather. Consistency decides everything: standing lesson slots beat sporadic bursts by months.

What will it cost, and can I get help paying?

Get ATP Flight School's current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.

How should I arrange a visit?

Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Concord, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.

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